[Q] ADB + ClockworkMOD - Unauthorized

[-=nezero=-]

While rooting my i9505 i ran into a little issue with adb.

List of devices attached 
8e0fe3ad	unauthorized

It didn't effect what i needed to do, but it did raise the question, how do i authorise and get adb access when booted into a ClockworkMOD based recovery?

Anyone know?

 

[vpwrf]

It's probably because it needs RSA authentication. You can do it by making sure USB debugging is enabled in developer options and running adb then tick the "always allow from this computer" check box. It then should work in ClockworkMod Recovery.

 

[samersh72]

While rooting my i9505 i ran into a little issue with adb.

List of devices attached 
8e0fe3ad	unauthorized

It didn't effect what i needed to do, but it did raise the question, how do i authorise and get adb access when booted into a ClockworkMOD based recovery?

Anyone know?

first be sure that you have latest adb file version installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45698254&postcount=9
when you are booted in os, enable usb debuging, connect your phone, open command prompt in adb folder(look at your phone screen, to allow adb) and type "adb devices"
now you can turn off usb debugging. boot into custom recovery and try the "adb device" command, it should recognize your phone in recovery mode.

 

[mikechase3]

Can't Load OS

first be sure that you have latest adb file version installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45698254&postcount=9
when you are booted in os, enable usb debuging, connect your phone, open command prompt in adb folder(look at your phone screen, to allow adb) and type "adb devices"
now you can turn off usb debugging. boot into custom recovery and try the "adb device" command, it should recognize your phone in recovery mode.

What if you can't boot into your OS? I'm in CWM recovery, and I need to push a zip of my operating system to my phone, so I can have a bootable operating system. I'm bricked right now. Is there any way to authorize it in CWM?

 

[Lennyz1988]

What if you can't boot into your OS? I'm in CWM recovery, and I need to push a zip of my operating system to my phone, so I can have a bootable operating system. I'm bricked right now. Is there any way to authorize it in CWM?

Just reflash the rom you are on. You don't need adb.

 

[mikechase3]

Just reflash the rom you are on. You don't need adb.

I don't think I can do that, because I don't have any zips. I have a factory zip on my PC, and I simply need to get it on the phone. I can't find a image of CWM or TWRP for my Asus ZenPad S 8.0, but I found a script that temporarily flashes some version of CWM recovery to my phone. I have a custom recovery available for use, but now need some way to get my zip to my tablet so I can extract it. That's where I'm stuck. If ADB was authorized, I would just push the file and install it. Here's the options as I see them

1: Authorize RSA via CWM Recovery (Which is why I'm here..)
2: Find a version of CWM or TWRP or some other recovery compatible with my tablet, and try again. Hope it's more updated, and cross my fingers.
3: Use an external microSD card to move the zips. (Doesn't work. E:Can't mount /external_sd/. I tried FAT32 and tried formatting with a different android device which used exFAT. No luck)
4: Somehow fix operating system to approve RSA. (Safe mode failed)

I hate to say it, but I think the tablet may have won this war unless I'm missing something. Thanks for your help though! And Merry Christmas! I'll be over at XDA Assist...

 

[Strephon Alkhalikoi]

@mikechase3: Some clarification needed here. What device are you trying to restore, and what brand? Your initial post doesn't mention, and your latest mentions an Asus device. If it is Asus, then the help we can provide is going to be limited, since this is a Samsung device forum.

 

[mikechase3]

@mikechase3: Some clarification needed here. What device are you trying to restore, and what brand? Your initial post doesn't mention, and your latest mentions an Asus device. If it is Asus, then the help we can provide is going to be limited, since this is a Samsung device forum.

Hey! I didn't realize this was a Samsung Galaxy Forum. Sorry about that. Specifically, I'm referring to my Asus ZenPad S 8.0 CA, and I made a more detailed post over at XDA Assist here if you have time to take a look. Thanks a bunch!

 

[Strephon Alkhalikoi]

@mikechase3: I can't reply to that thread as XDA frowns on doing so while it is located in XDA Assist, but regarding the MicroSD card, format it as FAT32 in your PC, using SDFormatter from sdcard.org, and then try using the card to load the file. This will be easiest to do if you have a laptop, but can be done on a desktop if you have a card reader.

 

[mikechase3]

@mikechase3: I can't reply to that thread as XDA frowns on doing so while it is located in XDA Assist, but regarding the MicroSD card, format it as FAT32 in your PC, using SDFormatter from sdcard.org, and then try using the card to load the file. This will be easiest to do if you have a laptop, but can be done on a desktop if you have a card reader.

I figured it out. So I went through the forumn again on this forum. Somewhere, deep down, I saw a little tid-bit that said the sd card had to be less than 32gb. I was using a 64gb card, and that's probably why it didn't work. I also used the tool you recommended, so it could have been that too. I'm extracting the files now, but now I'm getting somewhere. I'll let you know how everything goes once I'm finished.

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@Strephon Alkhalikoi I fixed my problem, but it looks like I'm going to be returning it anyways. I was able to install the zips, but now I can't even boot up the device. It's a paperweight. Nothing is showing up on the display. No low-battery or even a boot logo, and I can't even access the bootloader anymore. I'll be returning it as a defective unit (even though I was so close!!!) I'll charge it overnight and see if anything happens, but that's a bummer. Thanks for all of your help and ideas! And Merry Christmas if you celebrate it. :good: